We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Disney warned locals and guests that fireworks would be launched at Magic Kingdom overnight on November 12.
- Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade had a rare daytime performance for holiday special filming.
EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- A preview of “Wish” is now playing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- The Santa Claus meet and greet returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the first time in four years.
- Sunset Seasons Greetings has returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the 2023 holiday season.
- Disney Jollywood Nights began with a returning Christmas tree lighting.
- We shared a first look at the Jollywood Nights map, wristband, and lanyard.
- Miss Piggy and Kermit host “Disney Holidays in Hollywood,” a variety show during Disney Jollywood Nights.
- Event guests can relax to some live music during the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club.
- Read our review of the Tower of Terror-themed drinks at Disney Jollywood Nights.
- What’s this? A Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along featuring a larger-than-life Jack Skellington puppet.
- Here are ALL of the character meet and greets at Jollywood Nights.
- We tried the Christmas Gertie Cookie and mint ice cream.
- “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” is back for Disney Jollywood Nights.
- Jollywood Nights guests can also enjoy live music at the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle.
- Read our review of the Jollywood Nights-exclusive spicy Korean chicken, brisket Reuben, and s’mores funnel cake at Epic Eats.
- There are various unique Disney Jollywood Nights photo ops.
- Read our review of the event’s PizzeRizzo offerings including exclusive flatbreads and a tiramisu puff.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- The Merry Menagerie is back for another winter season.
- New Merry Menagerie merchandise includes ornaments and apparel.
- Mickey & Friends are now in holiday costumes at their Animal Kingdom meet and greet.
- New menu items are coming to Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge.
Disney Springs
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
New Merchandise
Disneyland Resort
- The holiday Kermit straw clip is available at Disneyland Resort again.
- Read our reviews of the new Yule log churro and fresas con crema, as well as the returning chocolate peppermint churro at the Festival of Holidays.
- A new pumpkin cinnamon cake is available at the Festival of Holidays.
- Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on the go with this new turkey empanada.
- For the Festival of Holiday Season, Sonoma Terrace has added a new chicken dish, along with a holiday beer to their usual menu.
- Menus for Great Maple Modern American Eatery at Disney Pixar Place Hotel have been released.
- Great Maple will open to walk-in customers on Wednesday, November 15, with reservations becoming available on November 21.
- Three holiday glow “cubes” are available.
- A festive holiday travel tumbler is available.
- There is also a holiday stainless steel tumbler.
- The Christmas parade reindeer sipper has returned.
- During Jungle Cruise downtime, Skippers re-created scenes from the attraction for guests.
- Disney California Adventure will close early on November 13 for a private event celebrating Cast Members with service anniversaries.
Entertainment and Media
- Star from “Wish” appeared on the Las Vegas Sphere to advertise the new film.
- Read our review of “The Marvels.”
- Even though we enjoyed it, “The Marvels” has had a disappointing opening weekend box office, only making $63 million internationally and $110 million globally.
WDW News Today
Q4 Earnings, Adventureland Treehouse, The First Jollywood Nights and Holidays Around Disney Parks!
That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
